Archive · 30 Jul 2025
India Has Over 500 Nuclear Medicine Facilities, Minister Says
Nuclear medicine is like a special way for doctors to see inside your body and how things are working, especially for cancer.
India has over 500 places that use this method, both in government and private hospitals.
It helps doctors understand how well treatments are working.
The government is also helping scientists make better medicine using this technology.
There's a special treatment center in Mumbai with many beds, and others in Varanasi are also providing advanced facilities.
Over 500 nuclear medicine facilities are available in India's government and private sectors.
Nuclear medicine uses SPECT, PET, and CT for diagnostics.
These technologies aid in cancer staging and evaluation of treatment response.
The government supports research and development in nuclear medicine.
Facilities like P Ramaiah Naidu Shodhika offer advanced treatment options.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Department of Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh
- What
- Over 500 nuclear medicine facilities are available in India.
- When
- Information was shared in Parliament on Wednesday.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve cancer diagnosis and treatment, with ongoing research and development to enhance and broaden the availability of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Facilities Available
- Over 500
- Techniques Used
- SPECT, PET, CT
- Focus
- Diagnostics and therapeutics
- Government Initiatives
- R&D in radioisotope production and new technologies
- Key Facility
- P Ramaiah Naidu Shodhika in Mumbai